Brothers add tropical flavour with new Tiki themed bar

Traders Tiki Bar, which is set to create 15 new jobs in the area, is being launched by Cheshire-based brothers, Anthony and Edward Prophet, and will open its doors in Altrincham’s Goose green area next month.

A leisure company is opening its first Tiki inspired cocktail bar in Greater Manchester following £150,000 investment.

Traders Tiki Bar, which is set to create 15 new jobs in the area, is being launched by Cheshire-based brothers, Anthony and Edward Prophet, and will open its doors in Altrincham’s Goose green area next month.

The bar will supply a range of tropical Polynesian style cocktails ranging from frozen daiquiris to pina colada served in a pineapple.

Edward, who is a world travelled mixologist, and has worked in bars and hotels across Europe and the Middle East including the Crowne Plaza group as well as the Hilton, said the time was right to introduce a new concept to Altrincham.

He said: “The Tiki theme seems to be a trend now. It’s a bit of fun and something different for people on a night out.

“We want people to come in and feel like they are on holiday, the cocktails we’ll be serving will have a feel of escapism, and most people like that.

“We’ve had huge success with the bar in Chester and we were keen to open a second site.

“We’re very excited about this. We’ve both spent majority of our lives in hospitality. My dad had a hotel, and we have both travelled around the world working in the leisure sector, while I have worked as mixologist, Anthony has worked in the corporate side of things.

“But now we have been able to bring our skills together.”

The pair said Altrincham was the right location for the new venture due to the investment and regeneration in the area.

Anthony said: “With all the inbound investment into the area, including the new general hospital and local transport hub earmarked to open early 2015, we are confident that Altrincham is returning to its former glory.

"People will be prepared to travel in from surrounding towns to enjoy themselves in Goose Green, which will be an area where people congregate for entertainment,” he added,